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R.L. · 08-10-2014, 11:51 AM

I'm running a 250 w a 3 speed std and I'm only getting 12-14 mpg. I was told a couple years ago the little motor wouldn't net much in savings due to the fact it has to work harder to get up to speed than a 8 does and that seems to be true, I only went with the 6 to be different and well I'm use to them from other older stock trucks. What the best tire rearend combo for my application is I have no idea I just know I don't have it at this time, LOL.

08-10-2014, 11:51 AM	#7
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Best combo for fuel mileage? I'm running a 250 w a 3 speed std and I'm only getting 12-14 mpg. I was told a couple years ago the little motor wouldn't net much in savings due to the fact it has to work harder to get up to speed than a 8 does and that seems to be true, I only went with the 6 to be different and well I'm use to them from other older stock trucks. What the best tire rearend combo for my application is I have no idea I just know I don't have it at this time, LOL.